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compact inkberry holly
Ilex glabra


United States

Dimensions
Height: 3.0 ft. to 4.0 ft.
Spread: 3.0 ft. to 4.0 ft.
Growth Form
Shrub
Wildlife Uses
Large Mammals, Pollinators/ Invertebrates, Riparian Birds, Shrubland Birds, Small Mammals, Woodland Birds
Sun Requirements
Shade
Water Requirements
High
Season of Bloom
April, May
Flower Color
Green Shades, White Shades
Leaf Color
Green Shades
Aggressiveness
Spreads Above Ground , Spreads Underground
Design Considerations
Evergreen
Other Considerations
Deer Tolerant, Rabbit Tolerant
Duration
Perennial
Soil Type
Acidic/Low pH, Gravel, Loam, Nutrient Poor, Sandy, Well Drained
Pests/Disease Prone
No City Data
Hazards/Toxic
Don't Consume. Plant Parts May Be Poisonous.

Notes

Inkberry is deciduous, which means that male and female flowers are found on separate plants. Pollinated female plants will produce black (inedible) berries. This species is native to in the southern and northeastern coastal states.